I too need to express regret in the Lemon Tree closure. Just like most people here, I was never a regular attendant, but the venue pretty much was the text book definition of "diversity". Talking about other Aberdeen venues, would it be correct to say Cafe Drummonds is doing rather well as far as the local music scene and smaller bands are concerned? There's at least one day a week where youngsters mass to see loads of local bands. I hope The Tunnels is never going to face the same fate as The Lemon Tree. How is The Tunnels doing just now anyway, anyone know? I think it may be important for the public (ie. us) to know how venues are doing so that we can act appropriately if need be. Could it be that there is no problem with the amount of quality (local and national/international) bands we are getting, but with the actual number of people attending maybe? There have been a few gigs as of late that could have benefited with more attendance....Robots In Disguise (Moshulu) and The Hot Puppies (The Tunnels) form example. Does that have to do with the bands or the promoters? Or a combination of both? Maybe neither? And lastly, I wouldn't complain about seeing The Needles at Exodus if it's a feasible solution.